How to Switch Daycares in Regina SK — A Complete Parent Guide | Daisy Days

Switching daycares is a decision many Regina SK families face — whether because of a move, a change in family needs, quality concerns at the current centre, or simply finding a better fit. At Daisy Days Daycare, we welcome families who are transferring from other centres. Here’s a complete guide to making the switch smoothly.

Reasons Families Switch Daycares in Regina SK

• Moving to a different neighbourhood in Regina SK
• Quality concerns at the current centre (high educator turnover, concerning interactions, inspection results)
• Current centre not CWELCC-enrolled — switching to access the approximately $10/day rate
• Better fit with a centre’s program, philosophy, or community
• Change in work location making a different centre more convenient
• Dissatisfaction with communication or administration at current centre
• Sibling enrolment — wanting all children at the same centre

Step 1: Confirm the New Enrollment BEFORE Giving Notice

This is the most important sequencing point. Do not give notice at your current daycare until you have confirmed, in writing, that your child has a spot at Daisy Days Daycare (or wherever you’re transferring to) with a specific start date.

Why: Daycare spots in Regina SK can fill quickly. If you give notice at your current centre first, then find the new centre has no spot available, you may be left without childcare for weeks.

Step 2: Review Your Current Enrollment Agreement

Most Saskatchewan licensed daycare enrollment agreements require a formal withdrawal notice period — typically 2-4 weeks. Review your agreement specifically for:

• Required notice period (weeks)
• Form of notice required (written, in-person, email)
• Whether you pay fees during the notice period even if your child has already left
• Any registration fee refund provisions

Step 3: Give Formal Written Notice

Once your new spot is confirmed, give written notice to your current daycare. A simple email stating your child’s last day of attendance and thanking the team for their care is appropriate. Keep it professional — you may need a reference or the educators have ongoing relationships with other families in your community.

Step 4: Complete Enrollment at Daisy Days Daycare

Before your child’s first day at Daisy Days Daycare in Regina SK, we’ll need:

• Completed enrollment forms (child information, emergency contacts, medical information)
• Current immunization records
• Any medical action plans (allergy, anaphylaxis, asthma, seizure)
• Custody documents if applicable
• Subsidy or CWELCC enrollment documentation

Step 5: Plan a Gradual Transition for Your Child

Switching daycares is a significant change for children — especially those who have formed strong attachments with their previous educators. Plan for:

• A visit to Daisy Days Daycare with your child before the first day — meet the educators, see the rooms, explore the outdoor space
• A 1-2 week gradual transition if work schedules allow (shorter days building to full days)
• Bring a comfort item from home for the first few weeks
• Expect 2-4 weeks of adjustment — some children adjust quickly, others take longer
• Speak positively about the new centre and new educators to your child

Coordinating Notice and Start Dates to Avoid Double-Paying

Coordinate your last day at the old centre and first day at Daisy Days Daycare so you’re not paying two centres simultaneously for more than a brief overlap. Typical scenario: final day at old centre is a Friday; first day at Daisy Days Daycare is the following Monday.

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→ Confirm CWELCC enrollment at your new daycare

Contact Daisy Days Daycare to confirm enrollment availability before giving notice.
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